NFL.com · Mar 18, 2016
Cardinals, Chris Johnson strike one-year deal
The Miami Dolphins have lost out on another running back.
NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Thursday that Chris Johnson has chosen to return to the Cardinals on a one-year deal worth $3 million, per a source involved with negotiations. The team later confirmed that both sides have agreed to terms. Rapoport also reported Johnson turned down nearly double that amount from another team.
Johnson spent Wednesday visiting the 'Fins, but ultimately chose to re-up with Arizona after enjoying a productive season with the team in 2015. Seeing more work than most expected, Johnson ran for 814 yards at 4.2 yards per carry before landing on injured reserve in December with a fractured tibia.
